In autumn and through the winter months the gate that you mention is often closed as contractors are moving shingle back to the western beaches. However if you walk a hundred metres to the right you can easily go down to the beach by avoiding their fenced off piece of beach.

The market is only on Thursdays. Parking on Thursdays in Rye is practically impossible! As you won't be here on a Thursday the problem doesn't arise. The car park is "Pay & Display" so have some coins ready. The CP itself will be busy on firework night so park early & don't go anywhere in your car else it may be full if you try & return.

Enjoy Rye Town - Come to the Nature Reserve at Rye Harbour Village & get some fresh air by the sea after firework night, before you return home.

Penny, I don't recall seeing your message before when it was first posted! However I wondered if you had found any Sivers related to your Dad? I can confirm that there are 1 or 2 people with this name in Rye - surely they are related to your Dad? email me, philip underscore moore at btinternet.com & I'll try & point you in the right direction. Regards, Philip.